Cignetti In The Booth

[Ramhusker]

Six of one, half dozen of the other. I think, with the technology they use today, it probably doesn't make a ton of difference. It's more personal preference than anything. Does the OC like to look his QBs, RBs, WRs in the eyes when he is trying to get a point across? Does he like to squeeze the shoulder of the guy he is talking to for added effect? Does he like to get in the ear of a ref when he sees something he wants addressed? Wherever Cignetti is most comfortable is where I want him on game day. JUST WIN BABY!!!!!

 

[MTRamsFan]

That's where those dudes belong.

This ^^^. They get a much better view of what's happening on the field. Some think they need to be on the field thinking they can communicate better with the players. That's what the phones are for on the sidelines. I would like to see GW in the booth too.

 

[LACHAMP46]

By nick Wagner:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/pos...nking-on-revamped-run-game-to-get-in-the-zone

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  Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff Writer

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- After Frank Cignetti took over as the St. Louis Rams new offensive coordinator early this offseason, he promised that there'd be some changes coming.

ahahahahah...he's actually reffering to new blocking schemes...

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Yep he sure was communicating with then QB Coach Dick Curl! And you guys liked Wang, well, you'll love Curl!

He was a pretty good umpire too.

 

[RamzFanz]

Based on the preseason it looks like Frank Cignetti will be calling plays from the coaches booth. I am hopeful that this will help us to make the necessary adjustments faster throughout the game. Martz called plays from the booth in '99 and we had pretty decent results. Just curious to hear what everyone thinks about this.

Another @CoachO prediction that came true. That man notices things I would never think to look for. He saw that they were relaying plays to the field.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

I love Coach O but some of us shlubbs predict shite too hahahahha

where is my participation trophy Mr Harrison?

 

[Merlin]

Great point by the OP to point that out, keep forgetting about that. It's funny how coordinators act like it's no big deal, but you cannot tell me it's the same thing to look at printouts on the sideline. No way. The guy with the overall strat and gameplan getting to see what is happening live and relaying that to the QB and staff has to be better for calling plays, not to mention a team's ability to formulate and implement adjustments in-game.

Oh and Alaskan using the term Schottier in a sentence... good stuff!

 

[RhodyRams]

Plus this way he can better protect the first 20 scripted plays. You know, just in case the Rams play the Patriots.

Next year..@NewEngland

 

[hotanez]

Yep he sure was communicating with then QB Coach Dick Curl! And you guys liked Wang, well, you'll love Curl!

Nobody liked Wang except DYVKX. He loves the Wang just can't help himself. He loves the Wang in the morning loves Wang for lunch and he really loves the Wang before he goes to sleep.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I like the coordinators in the booth. The view. The concentration. The ability to maximize the use of photos and visual aids.

 

[RhodyRams]

I like the coordinators in the booth. The view. The concentration. The ability to maximize the use of photos and visual aids.

Just ask @LesBaker about booths, photos and marital aids


oops, read that wrong .. sorry

 

[Sum1]

They should let the coordinator select the plays with an XBOX controller.

 

[Ramhusker]

They should let the coordinator select the plays with an XBOX controller.

I think they do!

 

[JUMAVA68]

I think being in the booth is a good choice gets him away from any distractions.

 

[Rambitious1]

That's where those dudes belong.

 

[ram007]

Why is this worth a discussion. For all I know he could be in a bath tub while making calls. It is up to cignetti's comfort level

 

[RamzFanz]

you cannot tell me it's the same thing to look at printouts on the sideline.

Um, Merlin, this is 2015... they use tablets with live feeds from several angles including aerial.

On a side note...is that the dude from my favorite martian?

 

[Merlin]

Um, Merlin, this is 2015... they use tablets with live feeds from several angles including aerial.

On a side note...is that the dude from my favorite martian?

Dammit I know that, not that old! Key is the real time IMO.

 

[MrMotes]

Based on the preseason it looks like Frank Cignetti will be calling plays from the coaches booth. I am hopeful that this will help us to make the necessary adjustments faster throughout the game. Martz called plays from the booth in '99 and we had pretty decent results. Just curious to hear what everyone thinks about this.

Yep #1 in offense by yards and points in '99.
And when he moved down to the sidelines in 2000? Still #1 in yards and points. And again in 2001.
Doesn't really seem like booth vs. sideline played much of a role.

And who are the best offenses in the NFL these days? NE, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Philidelphia, GB, Dallas? Aren't pretty much all of those teams calling the offense from the sideline?

More and more, coordinators are calling the plays from the sidelines...

 

[CGI_Ram]

Yep #1 in offense by yards and points in '99.
And when he moved down to the sidelines in 2000? Still #1 in yards and points. And again in 2001.
Doesn't really seem like booth vs. sideline played much of a role.

And who are the best offenses in the NFL these days? NE, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Philidelphia, GB, Dallas? Aren't pretty much all of those teams calling the offense from the sideline?

More and more, coordinators are calling the plays from the sidelines...

All teams, however, have someone in the booth; either the OC or someone helping the OC, or both.

Those teams are certainly more mature offensively than the Rams offense under Cignetti, so I'd rather he start this way at the very least.